You claim to be a scientist, yet your opinions, and comments, on this issue belie your legitimacy. You want to pretend that cutting an infant's genitals is not painful? Go ahead. That is sheer ignorance and blatant denial.
talesin
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Ladies: Circumcision or not?
by Wonderment inthe topic of circumcision has been brought up a few times recently.
then i wondered... .
how do women really view circumcision?
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Government turning on religion - or - I how I learned to stop worrying and love Drumpf
by undercover inwhere, exactly, does the bible say that government(s) will turn on religion?
i mean, other than interpreting some crazy visions/dreams from revelation as such?.
with one megalomaniac leading the gop race for nomination to vie for president of the usa, i've noticed that paranoia has ratcheted up a notch or three.
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talesin
. I find myself agreeing with George Carlin when it comes to voting. We really don't have a choice. The government was bought and paid for a long time ago, and we're just fooling ourselves if we think we have a real choice. It's just an illusion of choice.
UC, I concur. We are not cynical, rather, we are realistic. The Dream is over.
That's what I wanted lurkers and new-to-politics folk to see. Done. : ))
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What if your mother tried to cut her heart out?
by dubstepped inthis is the title of the latest episode of a podcast called "this is actually happening".
i love the podcast and imagine my surprise when this title came up.
imagine the surprise when i realized this was about jehovah's witnesses.
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So, when I click on the link, how do I get to the first episode? Thanks, it sounds interesting.)
*** or , webisode.
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AustralianRoyal Commission is big news in oz
by sherrie11 inthe catholic church case study28 is currently a major news item here in australia.
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/mar/01/george-pell-wasnt-much-interested-in-stories-of-abuse-by-priests-which-was-lucky-for-his-career&ved=0ahukewjjq_xlvqhlahxml6ykhdm0bdqqfghumac&usg=afqjcnfi_zb-5ibnlx2sw02siwh8i9s1ha&sig2=mmowhxclxmgu1wohyo7ofw.
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/mar/02/was-george-pell-now-scourge-of-the-vatican-once-hoodwinked-by-all-around-him&ved=0ahukewjjq_xlvqhlahxml6ykhdm0bdqqqumiizac&usg=afqjcnfx3qszc7zlocm8aw9h6j8vga_0hg&sig2=xkexfa7lfa6qjnlazwh8da.
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talesin
I have to say, very PROUD of Australia, and not surprised at all. This culture is not afraid to tell it like it is, and I've long admired them for that.
Well done, for the ARC, our umberto, and also Steven Unthank, who has been selfless, and went through not only personal hardship with the bush fires, but some mean and undeserved criticism by uninformed people.
OI OI ! : )
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Fading is never 100% successful is it?
by nicolaou inmum phoned last night to see how we all are.
after fifteen years away from meetings and my old jw life you'd think my fade could be called 'successful' and for the most part it is.
.. my resentment at being lied to and having wasted over thirty years of my life has left me like a glass of water full to the brim, it only takes a tap to make a mess.
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talesin
An argument and sleepless night over a dog, and semantics, though?! There have to be better battles than this pettiness.
DYWe were born into it. Our choices are/were limited. Choose to stay 'in' and have family (a VALID choice), or to leave and lose that family (also a VALID choice)?
When you have no mom, no dad, no siblings, you may spend a lot of time with your friend of a chosen species. Communication ensues .. feelings of 'family' may be the result.
We live in different worlds, DY, but I'm beginning to see that each has its hardships, and appreciate your POV, though we may, at times, disagree. xx -
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Add your Stupid title of Winess books that did not come true
by Witness 007 in"millions now living will never die.
" -1922. sorry rutherford but they did!.
"god's kingdom of 1000 years has aproached!
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Do not choose higher education. The New System is near enough that you will not get old or get any use for a profession. (Awake 1969?)
DYI remember that.
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Urging More Lurkers To Sign Up
by freemindfade ini have seen a lot of new posters intro stories on here, also updates from those who have been around for a while.
i just want to take 1 post to beg those reading to speak up.
it was a big turning point for me and one of the best decisions i made.
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talesin
We do our best to make sure this is a safe place and your identity should be fairly safe though as long as you don't reveal anything about yourself, use aliases and avatars from elsewhere etc..
I've been online since the late 80s. When I found JWD, back in the early oughts (lol, I feel OLD saying that) I looked around a lot of places, and since then, have been a member of other forums.
This is by far, the most protected (in terms of any member being abused by other members), and safest (from viruses, and prolific ads), that i've seen. In an all-round sense, JWN can't be topped. Worked in IT for a number of years, and I never worry about security on JWN. Many thanks to Simon, Angh, family and mods. xx t
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Add your Stupid title of Winess books that did not come true
by Witness 007 in"millions now living will never die.
" -1922. sorry rutherford but they did!.
"god's kingdom of 1000 years has aproached!
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talesin
"My Book of (graphic violent) Bible stories." 1981 to give your kids nightmares.
Witness 007, I left the KH in 1976, and have never seen that book. I've read a lot of folks' stories about the horrific pics. It's time I found it online and took a look That book has traumatized a lot of X-Gen kids, damn the WTS!
For me, and maybe others of my generation, it was the stories of torture in Malawi and Auschwitz - we all lived our own personal horrors.
I hope you sleep well now. xx tal
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Government turning on religion - or - I how I learned to stop worrying and love Drumpf
by undercover inwhere, exactly, does the bible say that government(s) will turn on religion?
i mean, other than interpreting some crazy visions/dreams from revelation as such?.
with one megalomaniac leading the gop race for nomination to vie for president of the usa, i've noticed that paranoia has ratcheted up a notch or three.
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UC, does it make sense to you? I'm just wanting to normalize the topic. Voter (and non voter) apathy is a big issue here in Canada. I know it is in the USA as well.
In discussing it as exJWS, I think it's good to realize that yes, the WTS would DF you for voting (oh yes they would, don't even go there, pls) , and they encourage apathy in exJWS.
It's also important to realize, and convey to folk who are new to the political process, that voter apathy is wide-spread, and hey! We just ... might .. be ,,, a little bit normal. I'm sure you catch my drift. xx to you and your awesome partner in crime. : ))
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Government turning on religion - or - I how I learned to stop worrying and love Drumpf
by undercover inwhere, exactly, does the bible say that government(s) will turn on religion?
i mean, other than interpreting some crazy visions/dreams from revelation as such?.
with one megalomaniac leading the gop race for nomination to vie for president of the usa, i've noticed that paranoia has ratcheted up a notch or three.
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talesin
But, OTOH, when the election is over, and someone else is in office, we can sit back and chuckle as the Armageddon is once again put back on hold
I haven't read comments, but to the OP:
This is true of most people in our culture. It's all a big drama, with the build-up to election. Flame wars online and dinner-table debates are the norm. The election takes place, everyone bitches, and then, complacently, they lie back.
I'd like to see exJWS support each other in being free-thinkers, volunteering and making a difference *every* week of every year. Stop infighting about issues that involve personal choice - yes, debate and discuss - social intercourse is one of the necessary functions of being human that we, as JWS, were denied. Be civil and respectful, refuse to tolerate abusive behaviour as an onlooker, (passive acceptance of abusive behaviour = agreeing with the bully) , and celebrate freedom of choice and acceptance of 'other'.
haha, this has been a public announcement of one old hippy - the peace/love/understanding kind, a la MLK and JL.